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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wrinkle, Wrynkle, n. [ME and e.m.E. wryncle (Wyclif), wrynkle (1430-40), wrinkel (1537).] A sinuous, sweeping movement. — 1513 Doug. v v 62.
The eddyr … pressand fle … Lang wrynklys [Sm. wrinklis, Ruddim. wrynklis] makis oft with hir body 1513 Doug. xii viii 69.
Abowt writhis sche The … renys frawart the melle … Als feill wrynklis [Ruddim. wrinkis] and turnys can scho mak As dois the swallow
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